Grandpa Shang wiped the oil from his mouth.
"Xiao Xiao, do you urgently need money? I have a way, but I don't know if it will work."
Xiao Weiguo was taken aback.
Grandpa Shang looks to be at least sixty years old. How could he possibly have gotten so much money? Could it be that this old man was a wealthy landlord in the past, with a fortune to his name?
Everyone at the table focused their attention on Grandpa Shang.
The old merchant was a little embarrassed by everyone's stares, and waved his hand, saying, "I just heard that Xiao is short of money, and it reminded me of something. I don't know if it's feasible, but I'll tell you and you can consider it. If it is, great; if not, then never mind."
Xiao Weiguo quickly helped the old man sit down.
"Uncle Shang, tell us about it."
"Here's the thing, my son works at a bank as some kind of director. A few days ago, he came to see me and mentioned that he had a large amount of interest-free loans, but he couldn't lend them out at all. He said that his superiors had given him a quota, and if he couldn't lend them out, his salary would be deducted. He also suggested that I take out a loan, saying that since there was no interest, I wouldn't lose money if I just kept the loan at home."
"Tell me, what would an old man like me need so much money for? I'd be afraid thieves would try to steal it if I kept it at home, so I didn't agree."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Weiguo slapped his thigh. "Yes, how could I have forgotten about this?"
In the early 1980s, the government issued a total of 17.6 billion yuan in interest-free loans to stimulate the domestic economy.
However, most people are afraid of not being able to repay the loan on time and being held legally responsible, so no one dares to lend money.
And so, a scene unfolded that modern people would never be able to comprehend.
In many places, loan officers have been knocking on doors to persuade people to take out loans, offering them not only interest-free loans but also prizes.
Even so, of the 17.6 billion, only more than 4 billion was eventually released, and the remaining 13 billion had to be withdrawn.
In those days, anyone bold enough to get that loan became a millionaire, because in the end, the principal was never recovered, and most of it became bad debts, so no one bothered to investigate.
Xiao Weiguo excitedly shook Grandpa Shang's hand.
"Sir, thank you so much. I wouldn't have thought of that if you hadn't reminded me. Since I don't want to bother two people, could you take me to meet your son tomorrow?"
Grandpa Shang smiled kindly.
"What's the big deal? That kid is so worried about this that he can't even eat properly. If you can get a loan, you'll be doing him a huge favor."
With the money issue resolved, Xiao Weiguo was one step closer to his goal and was overjoyed.
At the dinner table, he frequently raised his glass, making witty remarks and ensuring everyone enjoyed the meal.
After a satisfying meal, as the party was about to end, he asked for Wang Xiuhong's office phone number and arranged to visit her factory sometime to discuss the contracting arrangement.
With the help of the young girls, the table was cleared, and everyone sat and chatted for a while. As it was getting late, they all said their goodbyes and went home.
But at that moment, Old Mrs. Liu encountered a problem.
Everyone else was leaving, but she sat there motionless, refusing to leave no matter how her son and daughter-in-law called her.
"You all go back, I'm not leaving. I want to stay here with my eldest grandson and granddaughter."
"mother!"
The couple were both amused and exasperated. Who stays at someone's house on their first visit? Even the closest relatives shouldn't do that.
"You'll make people laugh at you."
“Who’s laughing at me? Who dares to laugh at an old lady? What’s wrong with me living with my grandchildren? There are so many children here, it’s so festive to see them. Unlike your house, which is cold and quiet all day long, you can’t even see a soul in it.”
Xiao Weiguo could understand the old lady's feelings best, after all, he had lived to be over fifty in his previous life.
At that time, he had no relatives by his side. Every day, he was greeted and seen off by stakeholders. Everyone was scheming against each other, and there was no human touch in the relationship.
As people get older, the thing they fear most is loneliness. It's very easy to understand the old lady's joy after having two children.
Furthermore, strictly speaking, everyone in their family is a child, especially in the old lady's eyes. She doesn't care how much money Xiao Weiguo earns; in her view, they are just a group of poor, helpless children.
The old lady had also decided to endure it.
Although the old lady wasn't particularly capable, she had a son, a strong man in his forties, and a leader in some way. With her living here, could her son really abandon her? Could he really abandon his family?
Having figured these points out, Xiao Weiguo felt a surge of emotion.
This old lady is truly a kind person.
The couple couldn't persuade the old lady otherwise, so they took out all the money they had on them and gave it to Xiao Weiguo, asking him to take good care of her. This money was their living expenses for the old lady.
Xiao Weiguo couldn't possibly accept this money. He hurriedly returned it.
"Uncle, Aunt, you've met now. Grandma lives here and helps me take care of my younger brother and sister. I'm so grateful to her, how could I let her pay for their living expenses? How could I, Xiao Weiguo, live with myself?"
"Having an elder in the family is like having a treasure. I will keep your treasure. Don't worry, I will definitely treat her as my own grandmother."
The old man was overjoyed upon hearing this. Pointing at his son, he scolded, "Look at you, you're like a bandit all day long. You should learn from my eldest grandson from now on. You need to speak and act with some decorum."
Upon hearing this, Liu Changhe grabbed his wife and ran away.
If we stay any longer, we'll become nothing more than living bandits who can't even speak.
They trusted Xiao Weiguo's character. Back then, he risked his life to save the old lady when they were complete strangers. Now that they had this relationship, Xiao Weiguo would never mistreat his elderly mother.
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